Citing St Teresa, the Pope appealed for 'courageous educational action in favour of human life'

The Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations described St Teresa as the human face of eternal hope

The event came at the end of a week of festivities organised by Macedonia's parliament

The Pontiff spoke at a special audience for people engaged in the works of mercy ahead of Mother Teresa's canonisation

Cardinal Pietro Parolin said St Teresa would not bow before 'the fashions or idols of the moment'

Representatives of the Missionaries of Charity say they have plans for regular special Masses and prayer meetings to mark the canonisation that will take place on September 4